HIST 106 World History II: From 1500 to Present
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History (HIST) Courses
- HIST 100 History of Western Civilization I
- HIST 101 History of Western Civilization II
- HIST 104 World History I
- HIST 106 World History II: From 1500 to Present
- HIST 201 United States History I
- HIST 202 United States History II
- HIST 260 Women In American History
- HIST 261 Women in American History I
- HIST 262 Women in American History II
- HIST 310 California History
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
This course provides a broad survey of the modern world including the rich histories of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania since 1500 CE. It examines the major historical events that created an interconnected world from a comparative and international perspective. Themes such as exploration, industrialization, global trade, human rights, capitalism and consumerism, popular culture, the environment, political and social structures, nationalism, secularism, imperialism and post-colonialism are examined.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
